15-Yr-Old Kelvin Doe Wows M.I.T.

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11 жыл бұрын

15-Year-Old Kelvin Doe is an engineering whiz living in Sierra Leone who scours the trash bins for spare parts, which he uses to build batteries, generators and transmitters. Completely self-taught, Kelvin has created his own radio station where he broadcasts news and plays music under the moniker, DJ Focus.
Kelvin became the youngest person in history to be invited to the "Visiting Practitioner's Program" at MIT. THNKR had exclusive access to Kelvin and his life-changing journey - experiencing the US for the first time, exploring incredible opportunities, contending with homesickness, and mapping out his future.
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@americanpatriot3667
@americanpatriot3667 10 жыл бұрын
And this is how great people are born
@StudioAnnLe
@StudioAnnLe 11 жыл бұрын
It's incredible to see how sharp this kid is, yet so grounded and humble. Inspirational!
@janithemani
@janithemani 10 жыл бұрын
dis guy doe
@jackdare
@jackdare 11 жыл бұрын
Reverse engineering electronic devices & components without so much as a voltmeter or potentiometer is pretty impressive!
@milkshakeCet33
@milkshakeCet33 11 жыл бұрын
This kid not only is INSANELY smart but he has a HUGE heart! His mind set is to share and help his people. He will go very far in his journey and make great impacts to the world around him.
@josesoarezz5780
@josesoarezz5780 11 жыл бұрын
How can people just dislike this video??? Seriously, HOW???
@hipchickfitness
@hipchickfitness 11 жыл бұрын
there are a lot of genius out there that needs to be discovered, I sure hope Kevin will go far to reach his dreams
@TheRedMekanik
@TheRedMekanik 11 жыл бұрын
It's sad to me that people in the U.S. will simply throw away old electronics and such, like its trash. Think of what Kelvin here could do with an old VCR, or washing machine. I wish he had access to some of our "garbage", because I would love to see what he could do with it. What he could make out of it. As a future engineer myself, I have huge respect for you, Kelvin. Keep solving problems and improving things.
@louiscyr9055
@louiscyr9055 11 жыл бұрын
Bravo, Bravo, Bravo ! RESPECT for this young man. Thank to the teacher. Beautiful story.
@corygolf.
@corygolf. 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kelvin!
@rafaelborja9446
@rafaelborja9446 10 жыл бұрын
He's amazing, to help doing this in his community and many others like his; it is really important to give them material so they can work. Especially in poor places, it will be really important to show them how to build renewable energy.
@Matt-mx7xd
@Matt-mx7xd 11 жыл бұрын
One of the most inspirational videos I have ever watched. Track his progress!
@soltri9969
@soltri9969 11 жыл бұрын
Real life Tony Stark. I'm really happy that we have such people in this world and I hope you will reach your goals. This video really made me cry in the end. Let's try to improve our world all together!
@mesharialmisnad7803
@mesharialmisnad7803 10 жыл бұрын
Great People Love you my african brothers :)
@lakshanx
@lakshanx 11 жыл бұрын
Those "rich" rappers should give some cash money to this little guy
@sunnykiri3
@sunnykiri3 10 жыл бұрын
So interesting to see African boy doing this great innovation
@gregg1321
@gregg1321 11 жыл бұрын
It's not his aptitude for invention that impresses me here, it's his amazing humility and dedication to the wellbeing of his family and fellow humans that amazes me. Whenever I find myself doubting our race I see a video like this that brings a smile to my face and I truly feel hope for our future again. I hope he does great things in his future.
@TrisyTV
@TrisyTV 11 жыл бұрын
This story is absolutely incredible!
@TheDeghohun
@TheDeghohun 11 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! As a teacher, this will be shown to my students to inspire them in their learning and thinking of world events. From UK
@RicardoR5
@RicardoR5 11 жыл бұрын
This kid deserves an oportunity on MIT or something, please someone fund him to have a schoolarship on a good school.
@Andrew_Beattie
@Andrew_Beattie 11 жыл бұрын
Africa needs more kids like Kelvin. Africa is filled with possibilities and kids like Kelvin inspire, motivate and implement change.
@241192271277
@241192271277 11 жыл бұрын
Come on dude, you're speaking about grammar? Can't you all just see his spirit and his talents?? He's simply amazing!
@deontv100
@deontv100 9 жыл бұрын
would love to meet him! you guys should have "great people outpost" where people all over the world can come and show off their "talents" that would be awesome. and plus you could have more than one!
@ogephil7784
@ogephil7784 10 жыл бұрын
Amazing Story!!!!
@Numbnuts007
@Numbnuts007 11 жыл бұрын
We need teachers that care about the students and challenge them to go past the standards and shoot for the stars! In any subject and career the student is interested in.
@jakesmith178
@jakesmith178 11 жыл бұрын
Tbh, I cried in the part when he said he wants to help his family.. :( I dont care if he cant speak english fluently.. I care about other people!! Humanity!!
@mysongrayson1
@mysongrayson1 11 жыл бұрын
I have been to many countries on mission trips and met kids like him....and then i come home to see how kids act here in the states and the things we all take for granted. More people should see this and learn to appreciate the life we live. God bless you DJ Focus
@majesticwizardcat
@majesticwizardcat 11 жыл бұрын
Be creative and inspiring just because you want to live like the rest , make your world better , help people to feel better . No money out of it , just "survival" . So happy to see that there are still ppl who actually are humans with the whole terminology of the world .
@3minecrafter77
@3minecrafter77 11 жыл бұрын
It goes a bit farther than that. Kids are not being taught the ways they need to be taught. Something a friend said to me (that i have heavily modified) once: "School is like a zoo; If you feed everyone the same thing, not everyone will survive." Kids who are bad at tests are focusing all their energy on testing. Kids that are good at thinking quickly will outshine the kids who think more slowly, but are more likely to get the right answer. Its sad.
@shigatsu76
@shigatsu76 11 жыл бұрын
Very inspirational. I hope this young man achieves his dream
@DontForgetDmentia
@DontForgetDmentia 11 жыл бұрын
much respect for the kid and mentor hope he goes far good luck.
@Rhuarc
@Rhuarc 11 жыл бұрын
DJ FOCUS!!
@danielv2766
@danielv2766 11 жыл бұрын
this video is boss. Calvin is a good person. I hope god blesses him
@128poir
@128poir 11 жыл бұрын
I'm so humbled by watching this..
@Dolvolski
@Dolvolski 11 жыл бұрын
921 People are jealous that they don't have the focus, the innovation, the creativity to help change the world today.
@umursengul
@umursengul 11 жыл бұрын
We, all people around the world, must help these children, prodigies... They ARE the real FUTURE of mankind.
@daleparky
@daleparky 11 жыл бұрын
I love people like this, making the most of what we have is how mankind is what it is today.
@WungTung
@WungTung 11 жыл бұрын
.... technology is still mystery to me
@strixloricatus5835
@strixloricatus5835 11 жыл бұрын
Very, very well said! I completely agree. In my country, the arts are neglected terribly, seen as "recreation" and "idle time" at large. In my country (perhaps the entire world too?), a person who shows a talent for sports will receive more support and recognition from their community than a young engineer, a gifted painter, a prodigal philosopher, or a musical genius would. It's my hope that we'll see thousands and thousands of little Kelvin's popping up around the globe in the next generation.
@jbarnes1960
@jbarnes1960 11 жыл бұрын
Now THAT's the kind example we should be showing our kids in America. He has learned to be self sufficient and depends upon noone for assistance. Truly an inspiration. If I want to send a donation and letter of encouragement directly to him, how would I do that? God Bless you for investing in him. You will change that villages whole world...and maybe ours!
@Keralapadam
@Keralapadam 11 жыл бұрын
With a special talent like this I hope he takes it to his full advantage. If he does, he will go heights that is not reached yet and be a role model/inspiration for young innovators in the future. All the best!
@jaimebangs
@jaimebangs 11 жыл бұрын
These are the people and things that sierra leone need at the moment. I appreciate it very much and i hope u continue living and realizing ur dream.
@chuymon7209
@chuymon7209 11 жыл бұрын
I simply fell in love with - for him to want to go back home and not be greedy enough to want to stay in America because of the opportunities available here. Not only is he smart but he's virtuous.
@pauljohnson1946
@pauljohnson1946 11 жыл бұрын
Wow, things like this make me a proud African! Wish you the best Kelvin, you will do great things!
@Slayer9123
@Slayer9123 11 жыл бұрын
He is absolutely one of the most amazing people I have ever seen.
@ocayaro
@ocayaro 11 жыл бұрын
I have met so many kids in Africa like Kelvin, may God Bless you, David for all that you have done for him. It isn't so much about kids like Kelvin that matters the most. It is people like you DAVID, who have the wisdom to recognize them.
@joshomoore5502
@joshomoore5502 11 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing.
@TheSupremeLord4238
@TheSupremeLord4238 11 жыл бұрын
I had an exam where we had to pick someone who you admire and persuade the reader to nominate him for an imaginary award. I chose Kelvin.
@mobozaa
@mobozaa 11 жыл бұрын
now i feel like a loser
@sexycatk1670
@sexycatk1670 11 жыл бұрын
Brought me to tears when he was calling home being from africa I can truly relate.Thank you young african proud to see a child that has so courage hope and determination.You inspire me to work hard and help our young people in kenya as well.Love you you so so much and pray that MIT gets a scholarship your way.
@ethanwainman4696
@ethanwainman4696 11 жыл бұрын
this kid is just amazing. when he began to cry i nearly burst into tears.
@kikobilly
@kikobilly 11 жыл бұрын
Bless him. May he bring up his people.
@rgrrgrsxndngr1904
@rgrrgrsxndngr1904 11 жыл бұрын
As an Indigenous person of these lands, we need the resurgence of our Indigenous education in our own communities, which can then be used along side technology focused western educations to help our world get back in balance. Kelvin is an amazing young man. He is absolutely right about doing the stuff he does just for family. I think we can take this one more step and do it for all the relations we have.
@stefankleinowitz2930
@stefankleinowitz2930 11 жыл бұрын
This just makes me happy. Kelvin you are a shining star. Keep focused and do your thing. One luv
@rynjahninjah
@rynjahninjah 11 жыл бұрын
Kelvin is just a stepping stone and I really hope to see more like him!
@dawnlubka
@dawnlubka 11 жыл бұрын
This was so beautiful. I feel so lucky to have seen this. Thank you!
@sansanchan8289
@sansanchan8289 11 жыл бұрын
I love that they say "Hi" to everyone they meet, its sad that doesn't happen more often unless you're getting paid to greet someone at the door. it always makes my day better, seeing other random happy people.
@NFLAdam86
@NFLAdam86 11 жыл бұрын
A beautiful kid with unbelievable ambition with a bright future. Good luck Kelvin and god bless
@ForeverDauntless
@ForeverDauntless 11 жыл бұрын
"Just to help my family" Oh how I know this feeling. My heart goes out to him and maybe one day I can utilize my talents as well to provide for my family.
@hjamal200789
@hjamal200789 11 жыл бұрын
Dj focus you are an inspiration to all. My friend you have a good heart. May god bless you, your family, and friends. I wish you the best.
@alfgonzster
@alfgonzster 11 жыл бұрын
This is a great inspiration. Long live DJ Focus..
@TankenkaNeko
@TankenkaNeko 11 жыл бұрын
What a phenomenal young man. I wish him the absolute best in his and his teams' explorations and inventions!
@donaghcoffey7119
@donaghcoffey7119 11 жыл бұрын
this kid is a saint,what a wonderful & thought provoking mini documentary,best thing i've watched all year!!!!! i hope he achieves all he wants to help his community back home & i hope he's inspired other people as much as he's inspired me,we need more people in the world like him,what a selfless,intelligent,innovative & pensive individual.this boy is living proof that you can change your situation & improve things in your life if you want to enough,rock on positivity,rock on kelvin!!!g
@omykron23
@omykron23 11 жыл бұрын
He's amazing, I really am impressed. Give all people an access to education and the world will change.
@Ishy1231
@Ishy1231 11 жыл бұрын
Man thats awesome!
@johnmajorent
@johnmajorent 11 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing. God bless this kid and put all in his path to allow him to succeed!!!
@OceanD52
@OceanD52 11 жыл бұрын
What an awesome child! I love him! I pray for his success! Great feature!
@notawitch0
@notawitch0 11 жыл бұрын
Great Job.... Very nice Kid... Keep it up young man, you guys are the future leaders of our great sierra Leone... Keep up the good work Proud of you Stay FOCUS
@ThunderGod2912
@ThunderGod2912 11 жыл бұрын
Inspiring young man, keep doing you're Kelvin a.k.a DJ Focus.
@richardhamilton9797
@richardhamilton9797 11 жыл бұрын
You have a heart, DJ Focus. It´s all great inventing things to help people but what is most important is that you feel love for everyone around you. Keep innovating and sharing your wonderful spirit.
@BinoandFino
@BinoandFino 11 жыл бұрын
Moving and inspiring. A positive story showing ingenuity of the youth amidst the challenges in Sierra Leone.
@CallumMartinMusic
@CallumMartinMusic 11 жыл бұрын
David, a suggestion: Set up a small M.I.T in Sierra Leone. Get scholarships/grants/investors for materials so that progress and inventions can be realized. Could be as trashy as a reality tv show to help financially.. not ideal but it's something. Im sure you have already thought about this.
@spaqialex
@spaqialex 11 жыл бұрын
Man your a true talent God bless you
@SirupyPorcupine
@SirupyPorcupine 11 жыл бұрын
What an amazing kid. Keep up the great work and keep working towards your goals and never give up.
@matthewwatts9068
@matthewwatts9068 11 жыл бұрын
Very moving. I pray that he continues with his movement in his community. It still show's that there is good people in the world. Gave me hope !
@TheDMPrecords
@TheDMPrecords 11 жыл бұрын
good job
@Ghost572
@Ghost572 11 жыл бұрын
Work hard to make the world a better place via technology, medicine, engineering and science my man!
@Henrik.O
@Henrik.O 11 жыл бұрын
Very touching indeed. What an amazing and inspiring human being!
@juliospeaks
@juliospeaks 11 жыл бұрын
That kid is amazing, and he has an awesome heart.
@rdallas81
@rdallas81 11 жыл бұрын
that's a good kid....peop[le in the usa...mostly the young don't understand how good it is here. Keep up the good work Kelvin.....
@cerise333
@cerise333 11 жыл бұрын
here solar energy electricity where I live Monterrey Mexico, it's very crowded with people but also, lots of pollution, we need more trees and more renewable energy instead of more pollution. Love your video thanks :)
@ryand6203
@ryand6203 11 жыл бұрын
This is amazing what a boy so proud of him has the biggest heart i have ever seen only if we all had the same morals and values as him this world would be a better place
@bonitinhocapoeira7158
@bonitinhocapoeira7158 11 жыл бұрын
He inspires me to do something terrific like that. Thanks Kevin you're the man.
@ramsep17
@ramsep17 11 жыл бұрын
that was great work...... respect.....
@adambamf9365
@adambamf9365 11 жыл бұрын
where can i donate to kelvin?
@Fernad00
@Fernad00 11 жыл бұрын
This is one of the greatest stories on youtube. This is the type videos that inspire you, he makes great things with so little. I wish him the best!
@BennyOcean
@BennyOcean 11 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. Good for him, I wish him all the best in life.
@daquannpauly6782
@daquannpauly6782 11 жыл бұрын
its 928 people that don't like this video your just hateing because we have money they don't have nothing really that is a same some if us americans are ungreatful kelvin is a amazing !!!!!!!!!!!young man keep doing wat your doing kelvin a.k.a dj focus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@XxXMALVXxX
@XxXMALVXxX 11 жыл бұрын
much love brotha
@Kasei.T
@Kasei.T 11 жыл бұрын
Human perseverance shines brightest amidst adversity. Love it! All is not lost indeed.
@MrKaneShaw
@MrKaneShaw 11 жыл бұрын
People could learn a lot from this kid! What an inspiration
@AzzJacka
@AzzJacka 11 жыл бұрын
remind the young prodigy to stay diligent in their work, and open their talent to the full potential. Help the youth to stay innovative
@mlg1972mg
@mlg1972mg 11 жыл бұрын
I would put all my money into furthering his education .
@Fishywishy270
@Fishywishy270 11 жыл бұрын
This is inspiring. Truly gifted child
@grey7603
@grey7603 11 жыл бұрын
This is definitely inspiring! Keep up the good work young man, you are a powerful message and spark to the world.
@colg8_
@colg8_ 11 жыл бұрын
How do people even dislike this? He's such a fantastic kid and it's a truly amazing video
@Swanlenid
@Swanlenid 11 жыл бұрын
That is something I was waiting for so long... I can't say what I feel About it so i wont. Kelvin is doing what I dreamed someone could do. I'm about to do as soon as I can something that i hope will inspire many more to do as Kelvin does and many more to do as you are doing guys. Your message has been heard and will be repeated until... Until I don't know, but I'm already dreaming about one of the answer. My answer is comin (G.O.T) ;) From France
@HbbH38
@HbbH38 11 жыл бұрын
I am so glad i found this channel. And all the best to you Kelvin. God Bless!
@Samantha-sc8pm
@Samantha-sc8pm 11 жыл бұрын
This is really amazing because I can't stop admiring at you and Mr David. My dear Kelvin you are really inspiring other teenagers out there including me. I am really happy and u have inspired me. You have got the determination to invented things. With the supports of other Sierra Leones I think things can be better than it's.
@jensen4426
@jensen4426 11 жыл бұрын
Good luck kid, show the world how big you can be !
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